Being a BodyGeek and not a web geek, I would like to learn more about programming and the Internet. [big subject...I know] I've finally got my own site and would like to run a few different programs. Currently, I have phpbb on it and would like to make simple changes [like my own logo instead of the phpbb one].
I know I need to know HTML and MySql, but are there more things I should know? Does anyone have recommendations on where to start?
I know I need to know HTML and MySql, but are there more things I should know? Does anyone have recommendations on where to start?
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Re: Any Web Programming advice?
Wed, December 20, 2006 - 10:53 AMI would look for the O'Reilly book - "Web Design in a Nutshell". It's great for basic information. -
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Thu, December 21, 2006 - 10:48 AMKewl! Thanks. -
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Wed, December 27, 2006 - 9:58 AMAre you on Mac or PC? -
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Fri, December 29, 2006 - 6:19 PMAh, then you can capitalize on TopStyle [www.newsgator.com/NGOLProduct.aspx for CSS/XHTML coding.
I do all my web dev on my mac now, cause that's where I've got the cracked Fireworks. And I'm preparing to kill my PC and revive it to dual boot with Ubuntu. But in my search for the perfect text editor, I keep coming across TopStyle and then cursing it for being a PC only app. Might want to also join the Web Design tribe. We're nice folks. -
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Fri, December 29, 2006 - 6:19 PMNot to be confused with -web design-, which is redundant and annoys me. -
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Mon, January 8, 2007 - 7:59 AMThanks for the info. I'm a total novice so I will be stumbling through, but getting a little guidance will certainly help. -
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Re: Any Web Programming advice?
Fri, February 2, 2007 - 11:52 AMCheck out lynda.com/ if you're a visual and/or aural learner. They have video tutorials on just about everything digital, and for $25 you can do as many as you want on any subject, any time, all month. They also have free ones if you look for them. alistapart.com/ is another good resource with a gazillion articles and tutorials (no video, but it's free). And www.w3schools.com/default.asp has a "Try-It-Yourself" feature - from basic to pretty advanced - that lets you test what you're learning without having to save & upload & reload, etc.
Good luck,
Spydr
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Re: Any Web Programming advice?
Tue, February 6, 2007 - 2:13 AMsounds like a book on php might be a good investment - -
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Tue, February 6, 2007 - 9:09 AMOr a good thing to check out from the library. :) You know I have this weird part about me that doesn't like buying computer books because they are obselete in a couple years. I have a guilt factor about the paper. Though the books in the library aren't necessarily going to be the most up to date ones either. -
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Thu, February 8, 2007 - 1:31 PMOnline resources alleviate tree-killing guilt... but nothing's like the feel of good paper. -
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Thu, February 8, 2007 - 2:37 PMAgreed, though my brain also doesn't travel the same paths as most [not saying better, just different] so having a real person present works best for me. I'm pretty much struggling, but really appreciate all the advice and recommendations here. :)
Thanks all. : )
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Re: Any Web Programming advice?
Sat, February 10, 2007 - 1:24 AMI'm self-taught web girl and what I would suggest is taking things one step at a time.
If you already have phpbb up and running don't force yourself to learn php and mysql right now. Make a list of what you want to change and prioritize. If changing the design style is the first thing then hit the phpbb forums and do a search, or just Google "how to change phpbb logo". I believe all you need to do is upload your new logo and change the image link which may be already listed in the phpbb admin panel or the CSS style sheet.
Whenever I get stuck I can find (99.9%) the answer just by doing a 'how to' search on Google. If I can't then I start hitting up the web master forums. The two best are www.Sitepoint.com and www.DigitalPoint.com.
Oh yea....be very careful with your phpbb install. ALWAYS keep track of new patches and update as quickly as possible. This bb script is well known for being hacked due to security breaches. I've heard that SMF board is the new up and coming free board software. overall Vbullentin is much better but it costs money.
